Japanese starting pitcher Roki Sasaki is the best player available in MLB free agency, offering teams a 23-year-old starter widely

Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki reportedly told teams to not include players in his visits that took place this offseason.

Joel Wolfe, the agent for Roki Sasaki, provided an update on the status of the 23-year-old Japanese star’s free-agent meetings with interested teams.

Sasaki’s agent, Joel Wolfe, offered some updates on the process as the Japanese star moves toward a decision on where he will sign, with the World Series champs considered one of the favorites.

One of the biggest stories during this MLB offseason is where Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki will choose to sign. While teams around the league get their starting rotations sorted out for next season, some of the league’s most iconic organizations are waiting to see if Sasaki chooses to join their club.

The stats: His arsenal also includes the slider and the splitter. During the exhibition games leading up to the 2023 World Baseball Classic, Sasaki shot off a 102.5 mph fastball. In his four years with the Japanese team he plays for, Sasaki has recorded 524 strikeouts, 91 walks in 414 ⅔ innings, and a 2.02 ERA.

Prized Japanese free agent Roki Sasaki may visit one or two teams before deciding which club he wants to sign with.

All the latest from the Roki Sasaki sweepstakes, including which teams may have an edge in his free agency and when the righty will make his decision.

While Roki Sasaki has the final say, it's hard not to wonder which teams have the upper hand, especially if they meet more than once.